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Daniel I Caplan, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Metairie, LA specialising in ophthalmology. Daniel trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Areas of Expertise
Common questions
What does Dr. Caplan specialise in?
Dr. Caplan is an ophthalmology in Metairie, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Caplan located?
Dr. Caplan is listed at 3409 N HULLEN ST, Metairie, LA 70002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Caplan's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 888-2600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Caplan?
Dr. Caplan's National Provider Identifier is 1407916927. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Caplan go to medical school?
Dr. Caplan attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Caplan have?
Dr. Caplan has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Caplan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Caplan performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Caplan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Caplan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (504) 888-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3409 N HULLEN ST
Metairie, LA 70002
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,305 services · 1,663 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
68 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
545 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
530 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
263 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
184 |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
167 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
103 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
97 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
53 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Metairie 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.